Ahmadou Baba Danpullo - Billionaires.Africa

Cameroon's presidency orders official checks into billionaire Baba Danpullo's three-year legal war against MTN as dispute enters new phase

The Cameroon presidency has ordered official checks into the long-running legal dispute between billionaire Baba Danpullo and MTN Cameroon, signaling new scrutiny of one of Central Africa's most consequential business fights.

, and Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi

May 13, 2026

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West & Central Africa

Cameroon's richest man Baba Danpullo is struggling to find a buyer for his Sodecoton stake as cotton prices fall and harvest output disappoints

Weak cotton prices and a disappointing 2025 harvest are blocking Cameroon billionaire Baba Danpullo's bid to exit his minority stake in Sodecoton.

, and Mfonobong Nsehe

April 20, 2026

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Central and West Africa

Cameroonian President Paul Biya leans on billionaire Baba Danpullo to restart talks with rival Tchiroma after disputed election

Cameroon’s leadership is leaning on tycoon Baba Danpullo to quietly reconnect President Paul Biya with rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary.

, and Mfonobong Nsehe

January 25, 2026

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Central and West Africa

Cameroon pauses move to seize MTN Mobile Money pool funds in case linked to Baba Danpullo

Cameroon has paused a recovery effort aimed at MTN’s Mobile Money pool account at Afriland, easing pressure in the Danpullo-linked dispute.

, and Mfonobong Nsehe

December 18, 2025

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